Iotova Leads Bulgarian Presidential Runoff Amid Low Turnout and Black Sea Tensions
Acting President Iliana Iotova is the apparent winner of Bulgaria's presidential runoff, securing roughly 58% of the vote against rival Andrey Gyurov. If confirmed, she will become the nation's first elected female head of state. The election saw a turnout of approximately 27-29%, slightly higher than the record-low first round, while the country grapples with recent drone attacks on its Black Sea coast.